Lalu Prasad takes vulgar jibe at Nitish Kumar’s women’s rally: Only to letch3Photo© hindustantimes.com

Lalu Prasad takes vulgar jibe at Nitish Kumar’s women’s rally: Only to letch

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Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has stirred a political storm with his controversial remarks about Bihar Chief MinisterBihar Chief MinisterBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's upcoming statewide initiative, the Mahila Samvad Yatra.

The Yatra is part of a government effort to engage directly with women and review the progress of its 7-Resolves programme. However, Lalu Yadav’s comments have been widely criticized by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] leaders for being derogatory and sexist.

Speaking to the media, Lalu Yadav dismissed Nitish Kumar's initiative with a sexist remark, suggesting the Yatra's intent was to “ogle at women.” The RJD chief's statement, captured by news agency ANI, read: "Nain sekne ja rahe hain…”.